Hoover - A Shelby County woman is facing charges related to the theft of more than $20,000 from a financial institution in Hoover. Back in February, Hoover’s Financial Crimes Unit started investigating the woman who was accused of passing fraudulent bank notes. She has been identified as Symone Reed. Warrants were obtained, and Reed with… Continue reading Woman accused of stealing more than $20K from Hoover bank
Enjoy Sunshine Saturday on May 9th in support of the ARC of South Talladega County
Sylacauga - Come out to Sylacauga’s Central Park this weekend to enjoy the annual Sunshine Saturday to benefit the ARC of South Talladega County. Besides being the largest vendor event of the year, there’ll be Mother’s Day plants, plenty of delicious food, all sorts of fun and games for the kids from 9 to 3,… Continue reading Enjoy Sunshine Saturday on May 9th in support of the ARC of South Talladega County
Ground broken in Opelika for Fox Run School expansion
Opelika - Officials with Opelika City Schools broke ground on Friday, May 1 for a major expansion at Fox Run School. The $40 million project will transform the school in order to bring all fifth and sixth-grade students to the Fox Run campus. Currently, the school serves about 410 students in 28 classrooms. After the… Continue reading Ground broken in Opelika for Fox Run School expansion
Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park to hold Ribbon Cutting on May 8th
Sylacauga - Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park is almost complete and will be ready for opening on Friday, May 8th. Join Sylacauga Parks and Recreation for their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. Pelican’s Snoballs will be there with sweet treats for everyone who attends. The basketball and pickleball courts will be… Continue reading Sylacauga’s new Courtside Park to hold Ribbon Cutting on May 8th
Crimestoppers names Alexander Police Department Officer of the Year
Alexander City - CrimeStoppers has awarded Detective Brian Culligan as the 2025 Alexander City Police Department Crimestoppers Officer of the Year, recognizing his exceptional service and commitment to justice. With over 16 years in law enforcement, Detective Culligan began his career with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office before joining Alex City PD as a patrol… Continue reading Crimestoppers names Alexander Police Department Officer of the Year
Childersburg Council tackles vehicle decisions, road erosion, and more this week
Read the accounts f the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - After a vehicle went down for the Childersburg Fire Department, the City Council found a replacement - the Mayor Administrative vehicle, a 2023 Ford Expedition, which the Council transferred to the department. Then, the Council approved the purchase of a 2026… Continue reading Childersburg Council tackles vehicle decisions, road erosion, and more this week
Sylacauga observes the National Day of Prayer at Noon on Thursday, May 7th
Sylacauga - National Day of Prayer has been recognized in the United States constitution for more than 70 years on the first Thursday in the month of May. The day, however, has been called on by lawmakers since the 1770s. If you are looking to join in prayer with many throughout the community, you will… Continue reading Sylacauga observes the National Day of Prayer at Noon on Thursday, May 7th
Motown history comes alive Tuesday evening at Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford - The Temptations and the Four Tops are set to perform during a night celebrating Motown history at the Oxford Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. The event, part of the venue’s Coca-Cola Concert Series, will bring together two of the most recognizable groups in Motown music for a single… Continue reading Motown history comes alive Tuesday evening at Oxford Performing Arts Center
Fall from rooftop patio at downtown Auburn bar injures two
Auburn - Two people were injured after a fall at Sky Bar on West Magnolia Avenue in downtown Auburn bar early Sunday morning. Auburn Police and Fire Departments were called around 2:00 a.m. Sunday for a man who fell about 20 feet and was breathing but bleeding from the mouth. According to witnesses, the man… Continue reading Fall from rooftop patio at downtown Auburn bar injures two
Surrendered Ministries hosts a “Free Suds” event for May 6th in Childersburg
Childersburg - Surrendered Ministries is hosting a “Free Suds” event at Childersburg’s brand new Suds-R-Us location on Wednesday, May 6th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. It’s a bit of “Laundry Love” for the community, with free laundry service - Washer, dryer, and detergent all free. No Cost, No Catch! There will even be free hotdogs… Continue reading Surrendered Ministries hosts a “Free Suds” event for May 6th in Childersburg
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